1989 Porsche 911 Cabriolet / WP0ZZZ91ZKS173618 Chassis Information

CabrioletChassis #: WP0ZZZ91ZKS173618

Sold for $173,600 at 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona.Sold for $140,000 at 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island.Due to fears of not complying with United States federal safety regulations, Porsche's first open-top 911 was not a full open-top - instead it was a Targa model introduced in 1965. By the early 1980s, they introduced a full open-top model of the 911. By the close of the 1983 model year, over 4,000 examples had been sold. In 1989, the design was taken even further with the introduction of the Speedster, a name previously applied to many of the Type 356 variants. The 3.2-liter Speedster was launched immediately after the introduction of the new Type 964 bodyshell. Produced during 1989 only, just 2,065 examples were completed.

This particular Speedster is a low-mileage example that was completed at the Zuffenhausen-based Porsche works in June of 1989. The new limited-production Speedster left the factory in Titanium Silver color with a Bordeaux leather interior and matching carpets. It was equipped with the U.S. market emissions system.

By the mid-1990s, this Speedster had sent to Jersey Island, where it has remained with just owner until now. Currently is has just 3,768 miles on its odometer. This Speedster is powered by a 3164cc single overhead cam flat 6-cylidner engine fitted with a Bosch fuel injection system. There is a five-speed manual G50 transaxle and four-wheel disc brakes.